Team UK Invictus Games - Physiotherapist

Organisation: Royal British Legion
Salary: £135 per day
Location: Nationwide
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Job Description: The Royal British Legion is seeking four exceptional and experienced HCPC registered Physiotherapists to join the Team UK Invictus Games programme.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in supporting wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans through the power of sport and rehabilitation. We are looking for four Team UK Physiotherapists to be responsible for delivering high quality physiotherapy and medical support as part of the RBL Team UK Invictus Games programme.

You will support the planning and provision of physiotherapy services for Team UK participants at preparation training camps promoting recovery and reducing injury risk. Working within a dynamic multi-sport environment, you will ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality physiotherapy support at training camps and during the Invictus Games themselves.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality athlete-centred care within a multi-sport environment
Support injury prevention, recovery and rehabilitation strategies
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during preparation camps and at the Games
Contribute to athlete wellbeing and performance throughout the programme
Two Physiotherapists within the team will also be selected to attend the Invictus Games and provide on-site support during competition.

Application requirements:

Please ensure you submit a supporting statement as part of your application to be considered for this role, this will be used a long side your CV to assess your suitability against the job description and person specification. Please refer to the attached job description for the list of dates of events and training camps you will be required to attend. We would also ask that you include in your supporting statement any dates that you are unable to attend.

For more detailed information about the role, please see the job description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

Due to timeframes outside of our control we may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). We also intend to start interviewing candidates immediately, interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
How to apply: https://jobs.britishlegion.org.uk/vacancies/1116/team-uk-invictus-games-birmingham-2027--physiotherapist.html